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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A kneeling soldier holds a red kong as a sitting puppy watches it.

Eyes on the Prize

Army Spc. Ayllyson Faust tests military working dog, IIbiza, to wait for a kong on the confidence course at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 11, 2025. The exercise reinforces discipline and patience, key skills that strengthen the team's effectiveness during real-world missions.

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